The Dodgers have signed catcher Tony Wolters to a minor league deal, J.P. Hoornstra of the Southern California News Group reports (via Twitter). Wolters is expected to report to the Dodgers’ Triple-A affiliate.
Wolters had been playing in the Cubs’ farm system on another minor league deal, but the catcher was released earlier this week. Since Chicago had previously outrighted Wolters off the 40-man roster twice this season, it was apparent he wasn’t in the team’s plans, especially when Wolters wasn’t recalled even after multiple other Cubs catchers went down to injury.
The 29-year-old will now get another shot in the NL West, as Wolters began his career by playing with the Rockies from 2016-20. Between that action and his 14 games with the Cubs this season, Wolters hasn’t done much at the plate (.236/.322/.315 in 1262 career plate appearances) but he is a well-regarded defensive catcher. Wolters and fellow veteran Tim Federowicz will provide some Triple-A depth behind the Dodgers’ established catching combo of Will Smith and Austin Barnes.
Can never have enough catchers
The super team is never done signing players. I’m glad for Wolters that he was signed.
Chose Wolters over Wallach and Federowicz. Mostly a depth signing. I doubt he sees much playing time but doesn’t hurt to take a chance on him
Dodgers will keep adding
He’s the rare backup catcher who can also play other positions fairly well. That could possibly count for something when rosters expand.
Agreed, I think he would make the roster when they expand
I agree. I wish rosters would expand for the entire year.
More then 2 guys because Dodgers have others who can play multi positions on 40 man in Minors.
Loved this guy in a Rockies uniform. No he isn’t the most skilled but his presence is big regardless of the situation. Very happy for Tony!
Feels like the Dodgers are signing a lot off scrubs lately…
Yeah, not a lot to say about this one except this who they have for depth now that Ruiz is gone.